Surprising Seville
Welcome to the stunning capital of Andalucía
The city of Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish) is the capital of the Spanish region and province of Andalusia and is the fourth largest city in Spain and has the largest historic centre of Europe. The historic city centre of Seville offers many attractions, such as the Real Alcázar de Sevilla, the Seville Cathedral with the Giralda Tower and the Torre del Oro at the river.
This beautiful city is located on the Guadalquivir Rive and thanks to the many historical highlights, Seville is seen by many people as the most beautiful city of Andalusia and Spain. Enjoy the beautiful attractions and sightseeing of Seville, the warm weather, the delicious tapas, long nights, ancient culture, temperament, and flamenco. Seville is a city where you can easily spend a full three days visiting all of the sights which is why we are staying 4 nights to really make the most of our time.
Barrio de Triana, a district of Seville is seen as the birthplace of flamenco, the typical Spanish dance and music. Seville is famous for its Mudéjar architecture, which is a mix of Islamic and Catholic architectural styles. After the Catholics defeated the Moors, who had ruled over Seville for more than 500 years, they kept many beautiful buildings intact like the Alcazar Palace. Sometimes they gave it their own Catholic twist, like the cathedral with the Giralda.
Your holiday includes
- Flights
- Transfers
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- 4 continental breakfasts
- 24 hour Hop on/Hop off city tour bus ticket
- 10kg hold luggage allowance
Your holiday extras
- Single supplement
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks & some meals
- Optional excursions
- Personal extras
- Covid testing as applicable at the time of travel
You can spend a day in Sevilla city doing a long city walk. Start this walk at the imposing square Plaza de España, definitely a must see in Seville. This Plaza de España is located in the city park ‘Parque de Maria Luisa’, which you can also discover. After that walk along beautiful buildings such as the tobacco factory and the San Telmo palace to the Torre del Oro, the golden tower on the Guadalquivir and continue to the Plaza de Toros, the bullfighting arena. Then you can visit other monuments such as the wooden construction of Metropol Parasol and visit the Iglesia del Salvador, the largest church after the cathedral. In the evening, end your tour of Seville by visiting the Triana district on the other side of the Guadalquivir. Triana is one of the most authentic neighbourhoods in Seville, an ideal place to eat out or to visit a flamenco show.
To get you started and help orientation we’ve included a 24 hour Hop on/Hop off city bus tour ticket. Admire the landmarks aboard an open-top double-decker bus that includes audio commentary. Hop on and off as you wish at any of the 14 stops around the city, including the ornate Plaza de España and Tower of Gold. Your ticket also includes entry to several Seville museums and other attractions; and three walking tours from select stops, including a stroll around Seville Cathedral and the buzzing Macarena neighbourhood.
Location & Itinerary
Provisional Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Seville.
Day 2 – Included City bus tour. Optional evening river cruise.
Day 3 – Optional visit to Alcazar & Cathedral of Seville. Optional evening Segway tour.
Day 4 – Free day to explore. Optional evening Flamenco show
Day 5 – Free day and return home
Optional excursions
Cathedral, Alcazar and Giralda Guided Tour (Tickets included & Priority Access) - £53
Get more out of your visit to Seville's monuments and visit them with a guide to appreciate their history. This skip-the-line tour of Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar of Seville, and the Giralda takes you straight to the highlights of each site with an official guide. Even better: An audio device is available (if needed) to make sure you catch all the commentary. If you only do one of these then this is the one to pick!
Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink – £39
Let yourself be allured by the raw emotion and captivating choreography of a traditional flamenco show at the esteemed Tablao Flamenco El Arenal in Seville. Sink into a comfortable seat with a complimentary drink in a venue considered one of the best in the world and watch an electrifying performance that expertly demonstrates the flair and fire of Spanish flamenco.
90 minute Seville Segway tour – £45
Enjoy Seville during the twilight hours on a Segway tour that takes you past city sights without the daytime heat.
Guadalquivir River Boat Trip – £19
Relish the tranquility of the Guadalquivir River on a relaxing 1-hour boat trip from Seville. As you cruise past iconic landmarks and historical monuments, listen to illuminating commentary that unravels the rich legacy of Seville. From the top deck, absorb unrivalled views of the Monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas, the pavilions of Expo 92 and the Old Bridge. Enjoy the fabulous facilities of the boat, opting to purchase refreshments from the bar and cafeteria if you so desire.
The optional programme may be subject to change as many venues have not published their timetables for next year. We would encourage early booking of these optional trips as places may be limited on some and depending on numbers we may need to split the group. When you book these optional excursions, you are committing to them and tickets will be bought when available.
Travel & Stay
Hotel America
The 3* Hotel América Sevilla (local rating) is a centrally located hotel in the heart of Seville, just a short distance away from the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the cathedral, the Giralda bell tower and the Torre del Oro. Situated in the capital of Andalusia, the hotel is surrounded by tapas restaurants and the main streets - Calle Sierpes and Calle Campana - which are the city's best shopping areas.
The hotel has seven floors and offers fantastic views of the city centre. Room features include free WiFi, an LCD television, mini-bar, safety deposit box (in room), full bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, heating and wooden floors.
The hotel was completely renovated in August 2020 and due to its central location is the perfect base to explore Seville.
Provisional Flight Information
10/09/2023 Stansted to Seville Dep: 0925 Arr: 1315
14/09/2023 Seville to Stansted Dep: 1025 Arr: 1205
10/09/2023 Stansted to Seville Dep: 0925 Arr: 1315
14/09/2023 Seville to Stansted Dep: 2125 Arr: 2305
10/09/2023 Manchester to Seville Dep: 1630 Arr: 2020
14/09/2023 Seville to Manchester Dep: 1225 Arr: 1415
Availability & Pricing
| Flights | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| no flight or transfers | £561.00 | Sold Out |
| London Stansted (evening return flight | £731.00 | Available |
| London Stansted (morning return flight) | £731.00 | Available |
| Manchester | £731.00 | Sold Out |
| Accommodation | Price | |
| Place in a twin share room | £0.00 | Available |
| Place in a twin share room (female only) | £0.00 | Sold Out |
| Place in a twin share room (male only) | £0.00 | Sold Out |
| Place in a single room | £150.00 | Sold Out |
| Option | Price | |
| Guadalquivir River Boat Trip | £19.00 | Available |
| Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink | £39.00 | Available |
| 90 minute Seville Segway tour | £45.00 | Available |
| Cathedral, Alcazar and Giralda Guided Tour (Ticket | £53.00 | Available |
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Passport validity
You should have at least 6 months remaining on your passport from the start date of your holiday and your passport must be less than 10 years old (even if it has 6 months or more left).
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
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Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.
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